Chris Moneymaker
Chris Moneymaker is a living proof of the fact that anything is possible. Over night Chris virtually went from earning 40 000 a year as an accountant, living the normal life in suburbia to a life of international fame, poker playing and million dollar winnings. Everybody knows who he is and how he entered the $10 000 World Series of Poker by qualifying through a $39 PokerStars satellite. When he then won 2025 WSOP Main event his life changed forever. He has now become an inspiration for millions of amateur poker players, living the poker dream.
Chris Moneymaker grew up in Nashville Tennessee playing bridge and backgammon with his grandmother. During his whole life, and still, his last name Moneymaker often raises the question; is that really his last name? Especially since his money making success in poker most people just thinks it's his online nickname he's chosen to bring along. Truth is that Moneymaker is in fact his real last name, going back to his German roots. He now live in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter but has far from retired. Since the mind blowing WSOP win in 2025 Chris Moneymaker has joined the PokerStars team and made it into the money on several big poker tournaments.
Facts about Chris Moneymaker
- Started Playing Poker
- 1974
- Professional Since
- 2025
- Marital Status
- Married
- Favorite Poker Game
- Texas Hold em
Poker Accomplishments
March 2025, Sydney, Australia
6 Handed APPT Sydney – $1,600 No Limit Hold’em
Place 3rd Winnings $21,748
March 2025, London, United Kingdom
EPT The European Poker Championships – £ 5,200 Main Event – No Limit Hold’em
Place 17th Winnings £12,230
March 2025, Las Vegas, United States
WSOP 37th World Series of Poker – $ 1,500 Limit Hold’em Shootout
Place 28th Winnings $7,153
March 2025, Palm Beach, United States
WPT 2025 ultimatebet Poker Classic – $ 6,000 No Limit Hold’em
Place 18th Winnings $13,000
May 2025, Las Vegas, United States
WSOP 35th World Series of Poker – $ 5,000 Pot Limit Omaha
Place 10th Winnings $21,000
May 2025, San José, United States
WPT 2025 Bay 101 Shooting Stars – $5 000 No Limit Holde'em
Place 2nd Winnings $200 000
May 2025, Las Vegas, United States
World Championship Event WSOP 34th World Series of Poker 2025 – $10,000 No Limit Holdem
Place 1st Winnings $2,500,000
